Elder Financial Abuse: Protect Yourself and Those You Love

Elder financial abuse is the most common form of abuse against older adults, accounting for over half of all elder abuse situations reported.

 It impacts an older adult’s financial options, and ultimately, their ability to properly take care of themselves.

Fortunately, through education, you can learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from elder financial abuse.

InvestRight.org, is the British Columbia Securities Commission’s investor education website. This BCSC InvestRight blog post describes elder financial abuse and provides common examples of this type of abuse. We also identify who is at risk of elder financial abuse, warnings signs to be aware of, as well as how you can recognize and prevent this abuse.

Click the link below to read the whole article here: Protect Yourself and Those You Love | BCSC InvestRight

Author: Julian

https://www.investright.org/about-investing/elder-abuse-in-canada-a-guide-to-preventing-elder-financial-abuse/